Total births
557
Unisex name · since 2003
Lakai
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 557 babies named Lakai, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3327
- among boys today
- 557
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Lakai currently ranks #3327 among unisex names in America, with 557 babies recorded since 2003.
Lakai has 557 recorded births among boys since 2003, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3327 as of the latest data, more common than 77% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #3327 among boys today
- 557 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lakai is currently the #3327 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 557 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3327
- among boys today
- 557
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Lakai vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3327
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Lakai was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
42 babies were named Lakai in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Lakai compares
557 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lakai's all-time total is 52% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lakai | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 557 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lakai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lakai's full recorded timeline at 2014, 64% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 36% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2025 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lakai at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,327
Active since
2003
Lakai popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Lakai popularity over time - girls
45 total births recorded since 1982 (Lakai as girls' name)
Lakai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lakai's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Lakai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s
2010s
258 births
- 2020s
2020s
193 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 258 births (46% of all-time use).
How Lakai compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lakai's total volume
Lakai vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lakai by state
Where Lakai concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Lakai's total US births 9.5%
Even split
53 of 557 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakai? ▼
Lakai has been given to 557 babies in the U.S. since 2003, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3327 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Lakai most popular? ▼
Lakai was most popular in the 2010s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Lakai most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakai are California (53 births), Florida (10 births), Arizona (5 births).
Is Lakai a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lakai is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 557 births, and as a girl's name it has 45 births.
How long has the name Lakai been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lakai since 2003 -- 23 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lakai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lake, Laken, Lakota, Lakendrick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lakai's data
- Lakai's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (258 total births) through the 2020s (193) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lakais (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lakai
Nearby Names Like Lakai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakai
Lake Boy
#1622 2,987 births
Laken Boy
#1491 2,259 births
Lakota Boy
#3647 1,556 births
Lakendrick Boy
#10133 861 births
Lakeith Boy
667 births
Compare Lakai side by side: Lakai vs Lake Lakai vs Laken Lakai vs Lakota
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lakai
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lakai: #3327 Unisex Name - 557 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lakai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.